Al Farabi

[ al fah-rah-bee ]

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noun

al-Farabi

/ ˈælfəˈrɑːbɪ /

al-FarabiMohammed ibn Tarkhan950MAsianPHILOSOPHY: philosopherMEDICINE: physicianSCIENCE: mathematician Mohammed ibn Tarkhan. died 950, Muslim philosopher, physician, and mathematician, of central Asian origin

Al Farabi is said to have taught the eternity of the world and to have denied the permanent individuality of the soul.

Al-Farabi, unknown to everyone present, was permitted to exhibit his skill.

The reputation of Al-Farabi became so great, that ultimately it extended to Asia.

It was a commentary of Al Farabi on the metaphysics of Aristotle.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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